Sr/Principal Engineer Software (AI transformation - QA)

Jobs Paloaltonetworks; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a senior developer to build AI‑driven developer tools and an enterprise‑grade platform for vibe coding. You will shape features end‑to‑end and scale infrastructure for thousands of developers on GCP.

The role emphasizes delivering high‑scale, AI‑powered capabilities, improving developer productivity, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of experience working as a Developer.
• Proven expertise in AI Vibe Coding and AI‑driven developer tools.
• Strong proficiency in Python, Golang, or TypeScript.
• Experience building and maintaining live, high‑scale cloud production systems, preferably on GCP.
• Strong technical background with excellent independent problem‑solving skills.
• Deep passion for enhancing the overall developer experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive the development of sophisticated, AI‑powered features end‑to‑end, from ideation to seamless production deployment.
• Architect and implement hyper‑scalable solutions on GCP capable of supporting thousands of developers.
• Obsess over the developer experience, passionately enhancing the UX of the product's features.

Skills

AI Vibe Coding

Python

Golang

TypeScript

Cloud production systems

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks we’re united by a shared mission—to protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology and bold thinking. Here, everyone has a voice, and every idea counts. If you’re ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you’re in the right place.

Who We Are

In order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, we must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry. This is something our employees work at each day and is defined by our values: Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion. We weave AI into the fabric of everything we do and use it to augment the impact every individual can have. If you are passionate about solving real-world problems and ideating beside the best and the brightest, we invite you to join us!

We believe collaboration thrives in person. That’s why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it’s needed. This model supports real‑time problem‑solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes.

Job Summary

Our Engineering department is at the forefront of innovation, building the platforms and solutions that protect our customers and empower our internal teams. We are a diverse group of engineers who are passionate about solving complex technical problems at scale.

Get ready to shape the future of software development at Palo Alto Networks by joining a pioneering team building our revolutionary, internal agentic AI tool. You will develop an enterprise‑grade, high‑scale platform designed to increase developer productivity through advanced vibe coding using state‑art LLM models. We are looking for a tech‑savvy and innovative developer who is excited to build the generative AI‑powered tools that will define our next generation of engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the development of sophisticated, AI‑powered features end‑to‑end, from ideation to seamless production deployment.
• Architect and implement hyper‑scalable solutions on GCP capable of supporting thousands of developers.
• Obsess over the developer experience, passionately enhancing the UX of the product's features.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of experience working as a Developer.
• Proven expertise in AI Vibe Coding and developing AI‑driven developer tools.
• Strong proficiency in Python, Golang, or TypeScript.
• Experience building and maintaining live, high‑scale cloud production systems, preferably on GCP.
• Strong technical background with excellent independent problem‑solving skills.
• Deep passion for enhancing the overall developer experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in developing systems with LLM integration.
• Experience working with Security products.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent military experience.
• Experience in cloud infrastructure.
• Experience in quality automation testing and frameworks

Our Commitment

We’re trailblazers that dream big, take risks, and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at [e-mail].

Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship? No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.